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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members 
offering the highest standards of comp etence, efficiency and integrity. 
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity. 
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/11-13 Issued On:   31 March 2011 
 
Title:   Director Application Deadline:   28 April 2011 
 
Grade:   11 
 
Contract Type:   Fixed-term 
 Division:   Institute for Training and 
Technical Cooperation 
(60) 
Starting Salary:   CHF 197,000 net per annum 
(approximate)  Duration:   Two years with the possibility of 
extension 
 
Other 
Conditions: In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations  and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations. 
The World Trade Organization offers an a ttractive compensation package including an 
annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and 
health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, 
separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally recruited staff 
may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, installation 
grant, education grant, rental subsidy, and home leave. 
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the WTO website:  http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf
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The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill th e position of Director of the Institute for 
Training and Technical Cooperation.  Serving sta ff members interested in the position are also 
invited to apply. 
 
 
General Functions  
 
The incumbent will lead the Institute for Traini ng and Technical Cooperation (ITTC), comprised of 
approximately 50 staff, which is responsible for all matters relati ng to technical assistance provided 
by WTO to developing and least-developed countries.  Specific responsibilities will include:  1. Planning, setting prioritie s and overseeing the WTO's training and technical cooperation 
activities with regard to all matte rs under the Institute's purview.  
 
2. Ensuring the effective implementation of the training and technical activities which are 
delivered by the Institute.  3. Developing and implementing monitoring a nd evaluation frameworks for the training and 
technical co-operation activities under the Institute's  purview;  improving th ese frameworks to ensure 
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4. Coordinating the Institute's work with th at of other Divisions, including substantive 
contributions to the work of other Divisions.  5. Liaison with WTO Members, relevant inte rnational organizations, academic institutions, 
NGOs, parliaments and private sector entities. 
  
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Education: 
 
An advanced university degree, or proven professional  expertise equivalent to an advanced academic 
degree, in Economics, International Trade Law or related fields with a technical assistance 
component. 
 
Knowledge: 
 
Good knowledge of the WTO system and of trade policy issues.  Strong leadership skills and proven ability to motivate and manage a multidisciplinary and 
multicultural team; ability to provide strategic directi on and vision to the work of the Institute; ability 
to identify emerging issues with implications for te chnical co-operation and to translate them into 
innovative work programmes, as we ll as to mobilize funds.  Intellectua l flexibility, good technical and 
political judgement, as well as strong networking a nd communication skills.  Excellent political sense 
and the ability to interact effectively with multiple high-level stakeholders.  
 
Work Experience: 
 
Fifteen years of relevant experience, including substantial work experience in an international 
environment.  Extensive senior-level experien ce in formulating, implementing and evaluating 
technical co-operation programmes gained through working in an international organization, a 
national administration or a multilateral agency.  Well established contacts with key actors and 
stakeholders in the field, with experience of ope rating at a senior level within a political decision-
making environment.  Very good skills in public sp eaking, presenting and dealing with the media in 
order to communicate the work of the Division to a wide range of audiences.  Languages: 
 
The WTO has three official languages, English, French and Spanish.  Excellent knowledge of 
English, including an ability to write accurate ly, precisely and quickly, as well as a good working 
knowledge of either French or Spanish are required.   Good knowledge of the third official language 
would be a distinct advantage. 
 
Additional Information: 
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.   OFFICE(11)/21 
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION 
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW 
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Online applications are strongly encour aged to enable the WTO to store 
your profile in a permanent database. 
 
Please visit the WTO's E-Recruitment website at:  www.wto.org. 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures. 
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply on line as soon as possible after the vacancy has 
been posted and well before the closing da te stated in the vacancy announcement. 
 
Offline applications should be sent to: 
 
Director, Human Resources Division WTO Centre William Rappard 154, rue de Lausanne CH-1211 Geneva 21 
Switzerland 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 
 
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